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Drumbeat: Ad Buzzaar
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Friday, May 22, 1998
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Congress throws out Clinton's China satellite technology deal
Against the backdrop of the Indian nuclear test, United States lawmakers have shown their heightened distrust of China's military might and the cosy ties between the White House and Beijing by putting the brakes on satellite-related technology transfers from the United States to China. In a clutch of nearly unanimous votes, US Congressmen accused President Clinton of failing to act in national interest when he gave permission for a Chinese satellite launch to a US aerospace firm with close ties to the Democratic Party.
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Habibie takes over amidst scepticism
Asia's longest-serving leader, President Suharto, resigned on Thursday, pressured to do so by the weeks-long outcry against his 32-year rule by students, the Vox Populi, and parliamentarians. Ironically, the very economic forces which saw the consolidation of his power were the factors responsible for his downfall.
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Technical snags hold up Pak tests
Technical delays, as much as weighing of political and diplomatic options, is holding up Pakistan's retaliatory nuclear tests. There has been a sharp decrease in activity near the Chagai Hills test site as monitored by US intelligence agencies, and despite the claim of Pakistani scientist Dr A Q Khan that he was ready for the test, there were technical hitches delaying the tests.
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40 killed in Pak election violence
At least 40 people were killed and about 200 injured in large scale violence during local bodies elections in Punjab province of Pakistan. Police sources confirmed 25 deaths in different towns of the province but media reports claimed that about 40 people were killed as yesterday's local bodies polls turned out to be the "bloodiest ever".
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